showroom

noun

show·​room ˈshō-ˌrüm How to pronounce showroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
Synonyms of showroomnext
: a room where merchandise is exhibited for sale or where samples are displayed

Examples of showroom in a Sentence

The stereo was a showroom model.
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When the show opened in the Expo Hall on Thursday, patrons Michael and Kriss Buzzell of Antioch strolled around the showroom floor. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 The firm opened their first monobrand showroom about 15 years ago on Via Durini and in 2023 moved to Visconti di Modrone. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 Construction is ramping up at the Sodern America site in Douglas County's Meridian area, which will include a clean room, advanced testing facilities and a showroom. Olivia Young, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Backrooms centers on two people who find a mysterious door in the basement of a furniture showroom. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showroom

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showroom was in 1616

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“Showroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showroom. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

showroom

noun
show·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce showroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room where merchandise (as new cars) is displayed for sale or where samples are displayed
a carpet showroom

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